General Bass Fishing Questions!

[kellenMO]

Hey guys I have some general bass fishing questions. I do not need very detailed answers!

What rods(length/action/etc) should you use for different lures and different situations?

And what would a bass do through the different times of the year. For example-in the spring they key around shallower places to spawn.

Any advice would help!

Thanks guys,

Kellen

 

[Catt]

Look for the link to “Best Of” BassResource.com, click on it & start reading

“Best Of” BassResource.com

[Grey Wolf]

Also click on the fishing articles , they'll help you a lot.

[K_Mac]

Kellen that is a beautiful fish. Well done.

Your questions are so general that reading to learn the basics really is the best place to start. A few hours in the BR library and you will have a better understanding of what is needed and when. It looks like you already are doing some things right. Good luck.

[roadwarrior]

Spend some time looking around the site. Pay special attention to "Fishing Articles"

and "Best of BassResource". We have an extensive library for you to review.

[BassThumb]

Nice looking fish!

A little info about yourself would help some.

What length and power rods are you accustomed to using? Spinning and/or baitcasting?

What types of water do you typically fish? Ponds, lakes, impoundments, rivers?

[kellenMO]

Nice looking fish!

A little info about yourself would help some.

What length and power rods are you accustomed to using? Spinning and/or baitcasting?

What types of water do you typically fish? Ponds, lakes, impoundments, rivers?

Well I am very acquainted with both baitcasting and spinning rod/reels. I have a BassPro 6'6 ML Carbonlie rod/reel combo that I abslolutely love for the smaller ponds and lakes that I fish. But I am planning on getting a bass boat soon and fishing bigger waters. With that I will need to get heavier setups to throw heavier lures.

[BassThumb]

A 7' - 7' 3" MH/F combo is very well suited to be a general purpose setup for lures in the 1/4 - 3/4 oz range. Throw some 12-15 lb Yo Zuri Hybrid on there and there's not much you can't do with this setup. I would recommend that people start with this and figure out where they need to go from there, less power, more power, length, etc.

[Sam]

Kellen, do yourself a favor and do the following:

1. Go to the various pros' web sites and read their posts on different techniques.

2. Check out YouTube for the various videos on techniques.

3. Suscribe to Bassin Magazine.

4. Join BASS and start reading their magazine.

5. Go to the various rod manufacturers web sites and read what they say about their different rods.

6. Get the free Bass Pro Shops catalog and note the rods, reels and baits and which ones go with what techniques.

7. Go to the Fishing Articles at the top of the Forum page and read, read and read.

8. Get some DVDs on different baits and techniques.

In a nutshell, a 6'6" medium heavy rod be it a baitcaster or spinning rig is a good starter for all of your presentations until you can get more information and then go for specific technique rods.

Everyone has their favorites and you will be confused and conflicted with the overload of information you will receive. Everyone means well but you have to select the rods and reels that will work in your area and for the techniques you like the best.

Now go and read, read and read and watch the videos. With winter coming you will have a lot of time to do a lot of bass fishing reading.

[Sam]

Here is #9...

9. Read the rod's specifications so you will know the rod's line test and bait size and then select the rod that you want. A medium heavy with fast action tip is good. For heavier baits go with a heavy rod. The longer the rod the farther you can cast. The shorter the rod the easier it is to skip the bait under the docks and piers.